Kimberley-Bowen Apple dumplings are a classic, comforting dessert that combines tender baked apples wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry and baked in a sweet cinnamon syrup. The apples become soft and caramelized while the pastry turns golden and crisp. These dumplings are perfect for chilly days, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a warm, homemade treat. Best of all, they’re simple to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients (Makes 6 dumplings)
For the Dumplings
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pastry dough)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small cubes
For the Syrup
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Peel and core the apples, then cut each into 3 equal wedges.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together.
Step 2: Wrap the Apples
- Roll out the pie crust and cut it into 6 equal squares.
- Place an apple wedge in the center of each square.
- Sprinkle each apple wedge with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and top with a small cube of butter.
- Fold the dough around the apple, pinching the edges to seal.
Step 3: Make the Syrup
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Stir and heat until the mixture comes to a slight boil and the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the warm syrup over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
Step 4: Bake the Dumplings
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Drizzle extra syrup from the baking dish over the dumplings.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence!
Tips for Perfect Apple Dumplings
- Granny Smith apples work best because they hold their shape and balance the sweetness.
- Make sure the pastry is tightly sealed around the apple so the juices stay inside.
- The cinnamon-brown sugar syrup gives the dumplings their rich, caramel-like flavor.
- Apple dumplings taste best fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Serving Suggestions
- Classic: Enjoy warm with a drizzle of syrup.
- Caramel Topping: Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
- Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
Apple Dumplings Recipe
Apple dumplings are a classic, comforting dessert that combines tender baked apples wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry and baked in a sweet cinnamon syrup. The apples become soft and caramelized while the pastry turns golden and crisp.
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Ingredients
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pastry dough)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Peel and core the apples, then cut each into 3 equal wedges.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut it into 6 equal squares.
- Place an apple wedge in the center of each square.
- Sprinkle each apple wedge with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and top with a small cube of butter.
- Fold the dough around the apple, pinching the edges to seal.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Stir and heat until the mixture comes to a slight boil and the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the warm syrup over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Drizzle extra syrup from the baking dish over the dumplings.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence!
Notes
- Granny Smith apples work best because they hold their shape and balance the sweetness.
- Make sure the pastry is tightly sealed around the apple so the juices stay inside.
- The cinnamon-brown sugar syrup gives the dumplings their rich, caramel-like flavor.
- Apple dumplings taste best fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
